Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett
Directed by: Tim Burton
Written by: John Logan / Stephen Sondheim
Released: 21 December 2007 [USA], 25 January 2008 [UK]
Genre: Crime / Drama / Musical / Thriller
More Information: Internet Movie Database
Synopsis
Returning back to London after his wife and daughter had been stolen by Judge Turpin, Benjamin Barker adopts the name of Sweeney Todd and relocates his barber business to the top of Mrs. Lovett’s pie shop. Todd wants his revenge on the man who has now adopted his daughter, and works with Mrs. Lovett on an evil plan. Todd will slice the throats of the unsuspecting public whilst giving them a shave. These bodies would then be turned into Mrs. Lovett’s new meat pies. With this plan being successful, all Todd needs to do now, is try and convince the Judge to sit in his chair.
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Trivia
Helena underwent extensive vocal lessons and studied baking in preparation for her role.
Helena rehearsed her songs while practicing baking techniques in order to perfect the quick, syncopated rhythm of the music.
To approve the casting of Helena, and to combat any rumor of nepotism (as Carter and Burton were romantically involved), the actress sent Sondheim no less than twelve audition tapes of her singing. Very impressed with her vocals, Sondheim immediately approved her.
Helena was pregnant throughout filming with her and director Tim Burton’s second child, and she insists (accurately) that the size of her breasts noticeably changes throughout the film, as filming was done out of sequence.
Quotes
“Barker, his name was. Benjamin Barker.”
“We could have a life we two, maybe not like you remember. Maybe not like I imagined. But we could get by.”
“Everybody shaves / So there should be plenty of flavors.”
“Mrs. Mooney has a pie shop, / Does a business, but I noticed something weird: / Lately all her neighbor’s cats have disappeared. / Have to hand it to her, / What I calls / Enterprise / Popping pussies into pies. / Wouldn’t do in my shop; / Just the thought of it’s enough to make you sick. / And I’m telling you, them pussycats is quick. ”
Awards & Nominations
WON – Empire Award for Best Actress
WON – Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actress
Nominated – Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Nominated – Italian Online Movie Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominated – London Film Critics Circle Award for British Actress of the Year
Nominated – National Movie Award for Best Performance – Female
Nominated – Saturn Award for Best Actress
Nominated – Scream Award for Best Actress in a Horror Movie or Show
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